Deputy Manager - Fostering Charity

Charles Hunter Associates; Essex; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit fostering agency is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and support social workers in Essex. This home-based role involves overseeing a small caseload, ensuring high standards of service delivery, and providing strong leadership in a supportive environment. The agency offers a competitive salary and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days Annual leave

XMAS closure, not affecting leave entitlement

Excellent training and development opportunities

Pension Scheme of up to £3,000

Additional Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering, preferably in a senior role.
• Valid registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of up to 4 families.
• Provide supervision to SSWs and support in daily tasks.

Skills

Supervision

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

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Posted:

20.06.2025

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04.08.2025

Job Description:

A Not-for-Profit Therapeutic Independent fostering agency is looking for a Deputy Manager to oversee and support a team of 3 social workers in Essex. This agency has recently received an Outstanding rating at their latest Ofsted inspection.

This is a HOME BASED role.

What is in it for you?

• Salary of up to £42,000 per annum
• 30 days Annual leave
• XMAS closure, not affecting your annual leave entitlement
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme of up to £3,000
• Additional Bonuses

You will manage a small caseload of up to 4 families, provide robust supervision to SSWs linked to the agency's Essex Office, and support SSWs in their daily tasks to ensure high standards of service, especially during difficulties or staff shortages/annual leave.

Requirements: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW), valid registration with Social Work England, and experience in Fostering, preferably in a senior role.